The Carbon Economics Salon in Shenzhen underscores the growing link between climate policy and trade in the Asia‑Pacific region
Executive summary: On June 16, 2026, nearly 100 scholars, policymakers and industry representatives attended the Carbon Economics Salon at Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) in Shenzhen to discuss the climate‑trade nexus. The salon highlights how climate policy and trade dynamics are becoming a top priority for Asia‑Pacific stakeholders, signaling potential policy alignment.
Who is involved: Participants included academics from PHBS, government officials, and representatives from industry sectors such as energy, manufacturing and finance.
Likely next: Organizers may publish a policy brief and consider convening a follow‑up forum later in 2026 to shape regional carbon‑trade initiatives.
The event brought together close to 100 experts from academia, government and industry to examine how climate‑trade interactions are shaping regional economic debates. By focusing on the climate‑trade nexus, the salon signals rising policy interest in mechanisms such as carbon pricing that could affect cross‑border commerce. No immediate decisions were announced, but the gathering reflects a preparatory step toward more coordinated APAC approaches to climate‑related trade measures.
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